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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB55 AVMMOT history

LB55 AVM is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 218,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
218,629 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 AVM was last recorded at 218,629 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 10,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,239 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10,390 miles
Average per year
9,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,629 miles
  • 2023 – 208,239 miles
  • 2022 – 197,498 miles
  • 2021 – 183,626 miles
  • 2020 – 171,367 miles
  • 2019 – 164,335 miles
  • 2018 – 158,760 miles
  • 2017 – 152,846 miles
  • 2016 – 145,875 miles
  • 2015 – 139,615 miles
  • 2014 – 133,591 miles
  • 2013 – 126,472 miles
  • 2012 – 117,942 miles
  • 2011 – 107,438 miles
  • 2010 – 93,751 miles
  • 2008 – 63,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail218,629 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses slight perished
  • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes slight corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear lower inner arm bushes poor condition
  • AdvisoryN/s front tyre low on inner edge
  • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre very close to cords on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear discs inner side poor condition both
  • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front inner rack joint

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s and o/s front lower arm bushes poor condition slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail218,629 miles (+10,390)1 dangerous9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,629 miles
    Test number
    264430740752
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses slight perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes slight corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear lower inner arm bushes poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre very close to cords on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear discs inner side poor condition both
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front inner rack joint

  2. Pass208,239 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,239 miles
    Test number
    241793467537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front lower arm bushes poor condition slight movement

  3. Fail208,235 miles (+10,737)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,235 miles
    Test number
    986992538988
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front lower arm bushes poor condition slight movement

  4. Pass197,498 miles (+13,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    197,498 miles
    Test number
    985156448293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,626 miles (+12,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    183,626 miles
    Test number
    216111424695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass171,367 miles (+7,032)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,367 miles
    Test number
    890182119591
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering arm inner joint.
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  7. Pass164,335 miles (+5,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,335 miles
    Test number
    630151262086
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass158,760 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,760 miles
    Test number
    480790384072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,750 miles (+5,904)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    910841189944
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass152,846 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,846 miles
    Test number
    485520777847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,875 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    145,875 miles
    Test number
    588834618443
    • AdvisoryFront tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass139,615 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,615 miles
    Test number
    825992685181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts on the outer edge but not deep enough to see cords

  13. Fail139,613 miles (+6,022)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,613 miles
    Test number
    489512585102
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts on the outer edge but not deep enough to see cords

  14. Pass133,591 miles (+7,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,591 miles
    Test number
    537107974142
    • NoteFront tyres on limit

  15. Pass126,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    428379063143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,471 miles (+8,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,471 miles
    Test number
    967759163180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,942 miles (+10,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,942 miles
    Test number
    286689972403
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass107,438 miles (+13,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    337231481169
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on edges

  19. Pass93,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    611184880137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,751 miles (+30,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    204733780497
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,055 miles
    Test number
    850561448249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 AVM

Does LB55 AVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 AVM expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AVM?
The MOT on LB55 AVM expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 AVM done?
LB55 AVM was recorded at 218,629 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 9,597 miles a year.
Has LB55 AVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AVM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 AVM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 AVM find?
LB55 AVM failed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust fumes entering cabin; nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 17 more.

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